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Good afternoon everyone. I still consider myself a newbie to caravanning, but Im especially a learner when it comes to tyre sizing. I am shortly going to be in the market for new tyres. I currently run 225/75 R15C (110/108Q) on my dual axle 19 caravan. These do not appear to be the most common of sizes...

Thinking of getting a 12 volt pump to transfer water from 10 & 20 litre containers into van tank. Getting a bit hard to hold them up and pour into funnel. Also interested in these bladders I've seen for the purpose of carrying water from fill point for use when bush camping. Main advantage being stor...

Hi everybody, Just discovered this site. What a great idea. I'm new to this travelling game and just wondered if anyone out there has some advice for me on caravan parks. I'm keen to do 'The Big One' in six months or so and am obviously keen to keep costs down as much as possible. I've been a bit shock...

RETARDED GRANDPARENTS - (this was actually reported by a teacher)After Christmas, a teacher asked her young pupils how they spent their holiday away from school.One child wrote the following:We always used to spend the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa.They used to live in a big brick house but Gr...

RETARDED GRANDPARENTS - (this was actually reported by a teacher)After Christmas, a teacher asked her young pupils how they spent their holiday away from school.One child wrote the following:We always used to spend the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa.They used to live in a big brick house but Gr...

Hi Guys, Thinking of a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 3lt diesel to tow a 21ft Jayco Silverline, currently using a Holden Colorado 2.8lt diesel (Just a little bit underpowered). Love to hear from people who are currently doing something similar. No Jeep bashers please - its old Interested in cruising spe...

Hi Guys, My caravan has a front window with a fold down cover (?) How reliable are these windows not to leak in bad weather? How do I check the seal? Thanks, Jay-Jay

I wrestle with cardboard, I struggle with foilI pluck at tiny tabs until my blood begins to boil,and when Im all for giving up and Im at my wits endI see those nasty spiteful words Open Other End

Im looking at putting an annexe on our poptop, but use shade cloth front and sides. i am aware I can purchase anti flap bars for the side which clamps onto the awning and has a rope track for the side to slide into. has anyone had actual experience in doing this and is there anything I need to be aware of? als...

The last few weeks when towing the van i have noticed a slight wobble. About 6months ago i replace the rear springs and struts on my 2016 Pajero and the next couple of outing it was towing great. I have a tool box on the front of the van and took out one of the 9kg gas bottles and a few other things so reduced the...

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I was walking through a seedy part of town the other day, when I came across a couple of louts beating up this young bloke. Of course I jumped in to help out. He didn't stand a chance against the three of us..

Shoe shine boy.Every morning, the CEO of a large bank in Manhattan walks to the corner for a shoe shine. He sits in an armchair, examines the Wall Street Journal in minute detail while the shoe shiner buffs his shoes to a mirror shine.One morning the shoe shiner asks the CEO: "What do you think about the s...

This Pajero Sport purchased new 4/25 is set up for towing a caravan with over $5000 worth of tow equipment Hayman Reece Towbar 3100kg Redarc electric brakes Fitted Sphere reversing monitor 12 pin trailer plug 2 anderson plugs for Fridge and Battery charge both through relays to cut off when ignition...